Special Guardianship – An Agenda for Change

Over the last decade there has been a remarkable change in the use of Special Guardianship. It has become the main route for children out of the care system following care proceedings, overtaking adoption. The Centre for Child and Family Justice Research at Lancaster...
What Does A Special Guardianship Assessment Look Like

What Does A Special Guardianship Assessment Look Like

What Does A Special Guardianship Assessment Look Like   The Special Guardianship Assessment Process A Special Guardianship Order makes one or more people as Special Guardians for a child. The Special Guardian obtains parental responsibility for the child and will...
What is Special Guardianship?

What is Special Guardianship?

What is Special Guardianship? What is Special Guardianship? It is a legal order that makes one or more people as special guardians for a child. Special Guardianship order lasts until the child is 18 years old. The special guardian obtains parental responsibility for...